In today's (October 18) FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Brazil faced off against South American rivals Uruguay, invoking haunting memories for Brazilian fans as their captain, Neymar, was stretchered off just before halftime.
The fourth match in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign rubbed salt in the long-lasting wound of Brazilian fans.
During the Brazil vs Uruguay match at Estadio Centenario, Neymar fell awkwardly just before halftime, clutching his left knee in a battle for the ball.
Neymar's remarkable ball skills and top-tier talent have been consistently hindered by a persistent adversary: injuries, which have often emerged as the victor.
Often regarded as one of football's all-time greats and a maestro on the field, Neymar has also garnered a reputation for his susceptibility to injuries.
During his stints with Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, he missed numerous crucial matches due to significant injuries, requiring extended recovery periods ranging from four to five months or even longer.
Neymar's 2014 FIFA World Cup injury in Brazil forced him to miss the rest of the tournament, and many pointed to his absence as a key factor in Brazil's devastating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals.
The medical officials of the Brazilian national team, as well as their coach, said in the press conference that it was a knee injury that forced Neymar to leave the field.